Microsoft-Nayara Energy Case Exposes India Inc’s Cloud Vulnerability

Microsoft's suspension of cloud services to Nayara Energy brought to surface a long-standing concern–what happens if US-based big tech titans step back from India due to policy shifts, geopolitical tensions or internal recalibration? 

Overall, cloud services in India have reached a market size of more than $27 Bn (over INR 2.2 Lakh Cr), and Microsoft and AWS account for the majority of that pie

Industry insiders believe that the Nayara Energy incident is a wake up call for Indian conglomerates and the government, as any homegrown firm can get caught in the crosshairs of a geopolitical mess